Tag: Arsenal

2May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Arsenal have four options to do Alexander Isak deal despite Liverpool advantage

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 7: Newcastle United's Alexander Isak applauds the fans before the match the Premier League match between Leicester City FC and Newcastle United FC at The King Power Stadium on April 7, 2025 in Leicester, England. Arsenal are likely to battle Liverpool for the signing of Alexander Isak in the summer. While the Reds might be in a strong position, having nurtured a positive relationship with Newcastle over the past few years, the Gunners might be at more of a disadvantage. Liverpool and Newcastle have reportedly discussed a swap deal involving Anthony Gordon and Joe Gomez in the past, while the Magpies have previously shown an interest in Jarell Quansah and Harvey Elliott. Arsenal might not have the same line of communication, especially as sporting director And...

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30Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

PSG boss wary of Arsenal’s comeback ability

LILLE, FRANCE - APRIL 1: PSG coach Luis Enrique speaks to the media during the post-match press conference following the French Cup semifinal football match between USL Dunkerque and Paris Saint Germain (PSG) at Stade Pierre Mauroy, Decathlon Arena on April 1, 2025 in Villeneuve d'Ascq near Lille, France. Luis Enrique warned his Paris Saint-Germain side not to let their guard down "for a second" at the Parc des Princes or they risk finding themselves back at square one in their Champions League semifinal against Arsenal. Ousmane Dembele's fourth-minute strike was enough to hand PSG control of the tie at the Emirates Stadium, but they may yet come to rue the pair of late misses from Bradley Barcola and Goncalo Ramos that cost them the chance to get out of sight in this tie. Certainly, ...

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30Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

Arteta explains ‘clear’ reason why Arsenal lost to PSG

London, United Kingdom - April 29: head coach Mikel Arteta of Arsenal FC gestures during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Emirates Stadium on April 29, 2025 in London, England. Mikel Arteta pointed to Arsenal's torrid injury record compared to Paris Saint-Germain's after losing Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg. The Gunners will head to Paris next week trailing 1-0 after Ousmane Dembele silenced the Emirates Stadium crowd with the only goal on Tuesday night. PSG outclassed Arsenal on the night, in stark contrast to the 2-0 win the Gunners recorded in the same stadium against the same opponents last October. Asked why the performances, from both teams, differed so much, Arteta highlighted his seven ...

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29Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Arsenal to host PSG in UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg

TOPSHOT - Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (C) applauds as he leads a training session at the Arsenal Training centre in Colney, north of London, on April 28, 2025, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg football match against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images) Arsenal are in final preparations mode for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal with Paris Saint-Germain at the Emirates Stadium later on Tuesday. The Gunners were not in action over the past weekend, but did officially lose out on the title with Liverpool's big win over Tottenham Hotspur confirming what had been coming for some time. They last played in the last four in 2009, and have only made the final onc...

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28Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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PSG hope to have Dembele firing for Arsenal Champions League showdown

PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 25: Ousmane Dembele of Paris Saint-Germain controls the ball during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and OGC Nice at on April 25, 2025 in Paris, France. Paris Saint-Germain's chances of beating Arsenal and reaching the Champions League final may depend to a large extent on Ousmane Dembele rediscovering the form in front of goal that made him Europe's most lethal finisher in the first three months of this year. Dembele scored 25 goals in 20 games in all competitions for PSG between mid-December and mid-March, his statistics those of a player completely transformed as he was turned by coach Luis Enrique from a winger into a central striker. That included a crucial goal against Liverpool at Anfield on the way to PSG winning their Champions League last...

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21Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Arsenal injury update: Saka, Calafiori, Jorginho latest return dates

IPSWICH, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, embraces Thomas Partey of Arsenal after the Premier League match between Ipswich Town FC and Arsenal FC at Portman Road on April 20, 2025 in Ipswich, England. Arsenal would have been fearing the worst when seeing Bukayo Saka requiring treatment on a possible ankle injury during the win over Ipswich. The winger was given his first Premier League start since returning was injury, and was instrumental in his side going two goals to the good before being sithed down during the 4-0 win. Saka carried on before being withdrawn early in the second half, but the initial prognosis is positive. Elsewhere, there is good news on Riccardo Calafiori ahead of facing Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final,...

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20Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Martinelli faces crucial run-in as Arsenal weigh up Williams bid

Gabriel Martinelli left winger of Arsenal and Brazil during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Arsenal Stadium on April 8, 2025 in London, England. After a difficult season, Wednesday night and a trip to the Bernabeu turned out to be a moment for Gabriel Martinelli to savour. The winger believes it was the biggest night of his career and it is hard to argue with that after he scored the winning goal. It was a classic Martinelli goal too, something we have not seen enough of this season, as he used his pace to streak clear from the halfway line before calming slotting the ball past Thibaut Courtois. Even after 90 minutes in the Bernabeu, Martinelli still had fuel in the tank and his reward was a goal that will go d...

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18Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Mikel Arteta confirms double Arsenal injury boost ahead of PSG

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 15: Mikel Arteta, head coach Arsenal FC, attends his press conference ahead of the UEFA Champions League, football match against Real Madrid, at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on April 15, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. Mikel Arteta faced the press ahead of this week’s Premier League match with Ipswich Town. The team remain on a high following their massive win over Real Madrid, knocking out the holders from the Champions League. They managed the feat without many key players, such as Riccardo Calafiori, who has been out with a knee injury since the last international break. Many others like Gabriel Magalhaes, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are missing with longer term issues. Asked for an update on Calafiori and Jorginho, Arteta said: “Jorgi is not going to be available yet. ...

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17Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Arteta hails Arsenal’s Champions League momentum

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 16: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrates with Myles Lewis-Skelly after the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Real Madrid C.F. and Arsenal FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 16, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. A jubilant Mikel Arteta said the momentum is with Arsenal to win the Champions League following their historic victory against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu. Bukayo Saka, who missed a first-half penalty, opened the scoring midway through the second period before Vinicius Junior responded just two minutes later only for Gabriel Martinelli to crown a famous 2-1 win on the night, and a crushing 5-1 aggregate victory, in stoppage time. Arsenal, who will face Paris Saint-Germain for a place in the semi-finals, made history by becom...

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14Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Arsenal reportedly preparing substantial offer to sign £17m-rated La Liga star

GIRONA, SPAIN - MARCH 15: Javi Guerra of Valencia CF in action during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Girona FC and Valencia CF at Estadio de Montilivi on March 15, 2025 in Girona, Spain. Arsenal are plotting a swoop to sign Valencia’s midfielder Javi Guerra this summer, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes. The Spain U21 star has featured in every La Liga game for Los Ches this season, putting in reputable performances in the middle of the park for Carlos Corberán’s side. His performances have piqued the interest of several top European clubs this season, with Arsenal emerging among his admirers. As per Fichajes, the Gunners are leading the race to sign Guerra this summer. His ability to dictate play, physicality, and technicality makes him an attractive prospect for several Europ...

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9Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Stunning Rice double fires Arsenal to 3-0 win over Real Madrid

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 08: Declan Rice scores Arsenal's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Emirates Stadium on April 08, 2025 in London, England. Declan Rice's two fantastic freekicks and a striker's finish from Mikel Merino gave Arsenal an emphatic 3-0 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Emirates Stadium. The hosts had the better of the first half as Real began slowly, with Eduardo Camavinga almost conceding a calamitous own goal when he blocked Antonio Rudiger's clearance before Thomas Partey shot straight at Thibault Courtois. Real grew into the contest and threatened on the break, though their few opportunities came from Arsenal errors and ...

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7Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

Arsenal vs Real Madrid early injury news as 9 ruled out and 4 doubts

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, applauds the fans following the team's draw during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Goodison Park on April 05, 2025 in Liverpool, England. A look at the injury news surrounding Arsenal and Real Madrid as they prepare to face off in the Champions League. Arsenal now turn their attention to a Champions League quarter-final clash with Real Madrid at the Emirates Stadium after their draw with Everton on Saturday. The Gunners will be prioritising the Champions League at this stage having fallen out of the Premier League title race, but they will have to earn their spot in the next round, facing the current champions. Though, Los Blancos suffered a setback of their own on Saturday, losing at home t...

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5Apr By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Liverpool title push boosted by Arsenal draw at Everton

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Leandro Trossard of Arsenal scores the opening goal during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Goodison Park on April 05, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images) Liverpool's great local rivals Everton have done the Reds a big favour in the Premier League title race by taking crucial points off second-place Arsenal . A 1-1 draw at Goodison Park on Saturday left Arsenal 11 points behind Liverpool with seven games to play in what is looking like an increasingly forlorn task to catch the leaders. Iliman Ndiaye converted a penalty in the 49th minute to earn Everton a point after Leandro Trossard gave the lead in the 34th to Arsenal. The Gunners may have had only themselves to blame by leaving key p...

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5Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

PREMIER LEAGUE

Arsenal look to cut Liverpool’s Premier League lead at Everton

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 1: Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Fulham FC at Emirates Stadium on April 1, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images) Arsenal visit Everton in the Premier League knowing they have to win on Merseyside to keep any pressure on Liverpool in the title race. While Mikel Arteta’s side are certain to be runners-up, the Gunners have the chance to trim Liverpool’s advantage to nine points ahead of their trip to Fulham tomorrow. The Reds required Diogo Jota’s goal at Anfield on Wednesday to end Everton’s unbeaten run under David Moyes and Arsenal will have to match that result. But the visitors may be forgiven for looking ahead to Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final against Real Ma...

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4Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Arsenal’s Arteta on Gabriel injury: We can cope

Mikel Arteta manages Arsenal during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal at the City Ground in Nottingham, England, on February 26, 2025. (Photo by MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Mikel Arteta has claimed Arsenal "have the resources to cope" with Gabriel's season-ending injury, hinting both Ben White and Jurriën Timber could soon return to action. Arsenal confirmed on Thursday that Gabriel would not play again this season after undergoing an operation on a hamstring injury sustained in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Fulham. Gabriel forms a key centre-back pairing with William Saliba in an Arsenal team that boasts the best defensive record in the Premier League. The Brazil international's absence comes at a critical time with the north London side due to fac...

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4Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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FA Cup semi-final dates confirmed with Arsenal fixture causing major headache

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - MARCH 30: Detailed view of the FA Cup sleeve patch during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester City at Vitality Stadium on March 30, 2025 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images) The Football Association have confirmed the dates for this season's FA Cup semi-finals. Nottingham Forest, Manchester City, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa are the final four teams left in the competition and they'll do battle at Wembley later this month. Forest will take on City, last year's finalists who lifted the cup in 2023, while Palace and Villa are both hoping to reach the FA Cup final for the second time in the last decade. Now they all know when and at what time they'll be playing their semi-final clashes....

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2Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Saka scores on return as Arsenal beat Fulham 2-1

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 1: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrate with Gabriel Martinelli after scoring a goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Fulham FC at Emirates Stadium on April 1, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images) Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring the team’s second goal during the English Premier League match against Fulham at the Emirates Stadium in London on Tuesday. (AFP) Bukayo Saka marked his return from a lengthy injury absence with a goal as Arsenal beat Fulham 2-1 on Tuesday to cut the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to nine points. Saka came off the bench to head in on his first appearance since December 21, after Mikel Merino’s deflected effort had given Arsenal a first-half lead. However, victory came ...

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1Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Arsenal suffer huge injury blow one week before Real Madrid Champions League clash

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Arsenal's Gabriel at the end of the match during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Arsenal FC at City Ground on February 26, 2025 in Nottingham, England. Arsenal's talismanic centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes lasted a little more than 15 minutes before sinking to the turf against Fulham on Tuesday evening. The Brazilian defender wasn't near any opponent or teammate when he crumpled in a heap off the ball at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal continued attacking while their colleague writhed around in agony deep inside his own half, yet felt aggrieved when Fulham refused to put the ball out of play after losing possession. Gabriel hobbled around in evident agony as his Arsenal teammates eventually conceded a corner before he was belatedl...

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21Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Arsenal handed Riccardo Calafiori injury concern as Luciano Spalletti provides update

MILAN, ITALY - MARCH 20: Antonio Rudiger of Germany gives a pat on the head to Riccardo Calafiori of Italy as he receives treatment from medical staff during the UEFA Nations League quarterfinal leg one match between Italy and Germany at Stadio San Siro on March 20, 2025 in Milan, Italy. Arsenal have been handed a fresh injury concern after Riccardo Calafiori was forced off in Italy's 2-1 defeat against Germany on Thursday. Italy boss Luciano Spalletti included the Arsenal defender in his starting lineup for the UEFA Nations League quarter-final first leg. The Azzurri fell to a narrow loss at the San Siro despite taking the lead through Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali. To compound their misery, Italy were dealt an injury blow in stoppage time when Calafiori had to go off af...

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12Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Arsenal seriously considering summer move for €20 million-a-year Bayern Munich star

Leroy Sane of Bayern Munich looks on during the Champions League round of 16 match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Bayern Munich at BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany on March 11, 2025. Arsenal will reportedly look to sign 29-year-old German international Leroy Sane in a Bosman move in the summer transfer window after his Bayern Munich contract runs out. According to a report by German outlet BILD, Leroy Sane is the subject of interest from Arsenal. The Gunners are scouring the market for a wide attacker heading into the summer transfer window and are “seriously considering” a Bosman move for the Bayern Munich attacker. However, his €20 million-a-year wages might pose a problem for the North London outfit. Leroy Sane and the Bayern Munich rollercoaster Leroy Sane has endured a topsy-turvy r...

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